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Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,755

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $4,686

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,059

Ford EcoSport Titanium   
Difference: $3,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,740 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $25,096 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Cold Weather Package 340      
Remote start 495 455 455 455
Full-size spare tire 185      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Navigation system   1,350    
All-weather floor mats   81 81 81
Cold Weather Package 322      
Remote start 470 341 341 341
Full-size spare tire 176      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Navigation system   1,156    
All-weather floor mats   52 52 52
Options (change) 1,020 2,131 781 781
Options (change) 968 1,707 551 551
Destination 995 915 915 915
Total Price $27,755 $32,441 $34,786 $37,786
Total Invoice $27,059 $30,127 $32,353 $35,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford EcoSport Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $197
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine123hp I3170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)675, 10440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,755$32,441$34,786$37,786
Adjustments for Features0-1,420-5,480-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,755$31,021$29,306$32,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$27,059$30,127$32,353$35,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,319-5,097-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,059$28,808$27,256$29,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,552$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelEcoSportForesterForesterForester
TrimTitanium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Remote climate control$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,470$5,890$9,950$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420$5,480$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,319-5,097-5,375

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Specifications Comparison: Ford EcoSport vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelEcoSportForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.2 in103.9 in
Length161.3 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford EcoSport Titanium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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